Hospital Bag...What do you wish you had packed?

[cait]

Re birthing balls - did you bring your own or do they provide them?

 

[Phantom710]

Since I work at my hospital I delivered in, I knew pretty much what to pack/not pack. The one thing I never thought to buy I did end up needing which was a Nipple Sheild, but luckily they provided me one.

Here are the things I found most useful that I DID pack-

Pillow, Dark Clothes, Chap-stick (my lips were so dry after pushing and breathing through contractions). My hospital provides the next few things, but if yours doesn't or are not sure, bring them, you'll use them at home anyways: WitchHazel Pads, Dermaplast (or similar aerosol antiseptic spray. Felt so good especially after my 3rd degree tear) Bring Granny Panties I brought some but didn't end up using them as I prefereed the big mesh undies they give you because the maternity pads wouldn't have fit so nicely in the granny panties, however, if your hospital doesn't do the mesh undies or you just don't like them, make sure to bring underwear you don't like in a size bigger than you are.

That's all I can think of for now. Good luck everyone waiting on LO's

 

[holly2234]

I wish i took less! In the end i used some going home clothes for me, 1 outfit for Erin (vest, babygro and snowsuit) and one nappy. Shower gel and shampoo and food and drinks. I arrived at hospital at 1:45am, gave birth at 2:30am and went home at 6am so i would have needed more if i had to stay longer. The paper underwear is great for the first 3ish days!